Hello Waqas,
I teach in Dubai with a mixed range of students. Mixed in the sense of
nationality, but more importantly, mixed regarding their previous background
of visual experience. I have used Betty Edwards' book and the workbook in
the beginning drawing class on numerous occassions. It does give a clear
description of the basic elements of drawing and a good foundation for how
to see as opposed to just looking. For intermediate and advanced students,
it is best used to hone specific skills that an individual student may need
practice with. I do stress though that it is one of many methods to
learning the skills of drawing as some students take to it readily, while
others find the work a little dull and unchallenging.
Two other books I found that complement Edwards are Hodson (Hodgson?) "Keys
to Drawing" and Mendelowitz "A Guide to Drawing" the latter having an
accompanying workbook. The Mendelowitz goes furthest regarding drawing as an
expressive medium in its own right as well as provoking the student to
extend and respond to media, material, and concept.
Good luck,
--
Michael Bray
Assistant Professor of Visual Communication
The American University in Dubai
Dubai
U.A.E.
PH: 04 3183207
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Mobile: 050 251 2060
On 4/23/07 9:27 PM, "waqas" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am new to this research network but not new to drawing.
>
> Does anyone have or use 'The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain'
> by Betty Edwards + the workbook as a point of reference?
>
> Would you recommend it's excercises/instructions as a way to improve or
> is it more for people starting to learn how to draw?
>
> Thanks for your time.
>
> Waqas
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